The vote you cast this election regarding Reorganization will be historic. It is historic in that it is the first time in Indiana that citizens have voted to eliminate some government entities and combine for future efficiencies.
With Reorganization, the position of Township Trustee for both Eagle and Union townships will be abolished as will the three member boards of those townships. This is a good thing and while not a lot it will save the Union Township taxpayers around $11,350 annually.
Another good thing is that reorganization will match local government to our school district, which is the majority of our property tax load. School district expenses are directly effected by growth and it is only logical that community planning be able to make wise decisions regarding both community and school district growth.
The Reorganization Committee spent a lot time and recognized that a “one size fits all” approach would be a non-starter. The good idea that they came up with was a two tier system recognizing that some folks desire to live in the urban atmosphere of the village, while others prefer a rural lifestyle. Additionally reorganization provides that you only pay taxes for the services you receive, and we only pay for Union Township’s debt obligations (new fire/ambulance station) , not Eagle’s or Zionsville’s.
The only bad thing I can forsee is if Reorganization does not pass, in Indiana that leaves Union Township (and the rest of unincorporated Eagle Township) ripe for forced annexation – and the increased tax ramifications that will bring, as well as loss of planning input and probably spiraling school taxes or decrease in the quality of education for our children and grandchildren.
Reorganization is GOOD THING, be sure to vote YES November 4th.
Click here to link to the Reorganization Committee’s website or click here for a FAQ fact sheet.
